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FL H1463

FL H1463
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights


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Introduced
01/07/2024
In Committee
01/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to grounds for termination of parental rights; amending s. 39.806, F.S; prohibiting the Department of Children and Families and either party to a dissolution of marriage proceeding from filing a petition for termination of parental rights solely because the parent of a child is a qualified patient using medical marijuana; prohibiting a court from granting a petition for termination of parental rights solely because the parent of a child is a qualified patient using medical marijuana; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Department of Children and Families or either party in a dissolution of marriage proceeding from filing a petition for termination of parental rights solely because the parent of a child is a qualified patient using medical marijuana in accordance with state law. It also prohibits a court from granting a petition for termination of parental rights based solely on the fact that the parent is a qualified medical marijuana patient. The bill sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)

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